Business Property Risk

As a business owner, you know that protecting your building and your contents is vital to its survival. Your business is either in a high-risk or moderate-to-low risk area and insurance premiums vary accordingly.

Moderate-to-Low Risk

Most commercial buildings in a moderate-to-low risk area qualify for coverage at a preferred rate. Preferred Risk Policy premiums are the lowest premiums available through the NFIP, offering building and contents coverage for one low price. You can also opt for Contents Only coverage, if you prefer.

If you don’t qualify for a Preferred Risk Policy, a standard rated policy is still available. Even though flood insurance isn’t federally required, nearly 25% of all NFIP flood claims occur in moderate-to-low risk areas.

High-Risk

If you live in a high-risk area, a standard rated policy is the only option for you. It offers separate building and contents coverage.

Flood insurance premiums are calculated based on factors such as:

Year of building construction

Building occupancy

Number of floors

The location of its contents

Its flood risk (i.e. its flood zone)

The location of the lowest floor in relation to the elevation requirement on the flood map (in newer buildings only)

The deductible you choose and the amount of building and contents coverage

If your commercial property is in a high-risk flood area and you have a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender, you are required to purchase a flood insurance policy.

NFIP = National Flood Insurance Program

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Flood Facts

Since 1978, the NFIP has paid over $36 billion for flood insurance claims and related costs (as of 3/22/10).

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